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The Remarkable Story of Greek-Ukrainian Patriot Turned Spy
Sonia Sofia Stefanidou, a Greek woman who served as a nurse in 1941, and later went on to operate as a spy against the German invaders
Culture
The Greek Language is Not Dying; It’s Merely Changing
Is the Greek language, one of the most ancient languages in history of mankind, dying due to an avalanche of foreign words being introduced?
Culture
The Magic of the Greek Language — in a Spanish Song
Greek is used in every language throughout the world. This Spanish oldie by an Argentinian musical group called Apurimac, featuring Greek singer Elli Paspala, is living proof that there indeed are thousands of Greek words in every language.
Apurimac created...
Greece
When a Greek Woman Met the Jewish Family She Saved During Holocaust
In 2019, 92-year-old Melpomeni Dina, from the town of Veria in northern Greece, met for the first time in Jerusalem the descendants of a Jewish family she helped save during the Holocaust.
One by one, the 40 descendants of the...
Fashion
Greek Artist Presents Innovative, Eco-Friendly Origami Fashion
A paper dress may not be the right outfit choice for rainy weather, but Greek artist Mirto Dimitriou's signature origami fashion, which includes clothes, jewelry and paper accessories, is not only original but also eco-friendly.
The young artist from Thessaloniki...
Archaeology
Statue of Woman Unearthed in Ancient Greek City of Perge
An ancient statue was unearthed on Monday in the Turkish province of Antalya, near the ancient Greek city of Perge.
Believed to have been made around the year 300 AD, during the time of the Roman Empire, the exquisite piece...
Greece
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Greece This Summer
Greece is the perfect summer destination, and not just because of its famous beaches and countless islands, but also because of its rich culture, tasty food, and fascinating history.
Whether you are a history buff, or prefer a quiet vacation...
Greek church
Greece’s Zakynthos Island Honors Patron Saint Dionysios
Hundreds of faithful flocked to the Metropolis of the Greek island of Zakynthos on Friday to mark the feast day of Saint Dionysios, the patron saint of the Ionian island.
Later, they joined a procession as members of the Orthodox...
Business
Resort Project at Majestic Afandou in Rhodes Gets Final Go-Ahead
The Greek sell-off fund TAIPED on Thursday announced that it completed the deal to sell the Golf-North Afandou area of Rhodes to private investors.
TAIPED CEO Dimitris Politis and the legal representative of MA Angeliades Hellas, George Mylonogiannis, signed the...
Business
Greek Gifts: Where to Shop Online This Holiday Season
There are many ways to say "I love you" to those closest to you and as the holidays grow near, many people set out on a what seems like an impossible task: finding the perfect gift for their loved ones.
If...